* There are also school specific scholarships. Be sure to inquire about those during High School Visits.

CPS APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications open next week, but whether you apply on October 2 or December 15, you have the same chances of receiving an offer to a program of your choice!It is a common misconception that applying early gives families an advantage in selection, when in fact, it does not. The matching process that generates offers for all applicants is run after the application process ends, so it is important that you take your time and use the full application window to plan and make good application decisions.Learn More [Button – Link to this page: http://go.cps.edu/how-to-apply/high-schools]Things to Do Before ApplyingThere are a lot of things to do before submitting your application. Here are some of the most important ones.· Activate Your Account· Review Your Eligibility· Understand the New Application Process· Research High School Programs· Talk to Your Counselor· Attend Open House EventsYou have more than two months to submit your applications. Make the most of it.Learn More [Button – Link to this page: http://go.cps.edu/how-to-apply/high-schools]Changing Your Program RankingsOn the application, you will be able to select and rank up to 20 Non-Selective Enrollment programs and, if you’re eligible, up to 6 Selective Enrollment programs. Even after you submit your application, you can still make changes up to the December 15 deadline.So make sure to keep researching, attending open houses, and talking to school leaders after you submit to make sure you’ve made the best selection and ranking choices.Web BrowsersGoCPS is optimized for view on Chrome and Safari web browsers. We recommend using one of these to access the site.Need Help?If you have any questions, contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or email gocps@cps.edu.